Summary:   We love a client transformation journey! Diane sits down with her current client at Venus, Stephanie Hayes, to talk about how her fitness journey has evolved since she began. What started as a way to lose baby weight after pregnancy, Stephanie is now an NPC Bikini Competitor. At 41-years-old and mom of 3 kiddos, she talks about how she made time in her busy mom life to prioritize her health and fitness and pushed herself to the limit. If you need a little inspiration and motivation to take on a fitness challenge, this episode is for you!    Key Takeaways:   03:33 - Meet Stephanie and her background before she started her transformation journey! 07:48 - Training at Venus vs. normal weight room training: what’s the difference?  11:08 - Why you shouldn’t be fixated on the scale 13:36 - The biggest difference when shifting into contest prep 17:03 - Focus on this and your body will start to change   18:53 - How does competing impact your close relationships? 24:15 - 1 hurdle to overcome when you commit to competing 27:20 - How to handle pushback from friends or families 29:23 - Getting your partner on board to support you 32:43 - 4 things that held Stephanie back before she decided to go all in  37:20 - What Stephanies likes most about her transformation journey 37:47 - Advice for anyone feeling stuck and doesn’t know where to start 41:59 - Why you shouldn’t fear failure   Resources Mentioned:   Sign up for The Goddess Body Project 12 week program! Cured Nutrition Code: BossBitch saves 20% off first order   Connect with Stephanie:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steph_hayes5/    Connect with Diane:   GET ON MY E-MAIL NEWSLETTER HERE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianeflores_ifbb_pro/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dianeflores_ifbb_pro   Ask me anything! E-mail: diane@venusfitnessstudio.com    Work with Diane:   Get your personalized Physique Assessment here!  Apply to be on our Competition Team HERE Check out the Ditch Deprivation 12 week Diet Coaching Program Check out the New Client Offer at Venus  Join the Sensual Dance Movement and feel confident in your skin Get your FREE backstage packing list for competition here   Fuel Your Body with the Goods:   Fave Boss Bitch Protein Bars - Built Bars *Use Promo Code: “Diane” at check out Try Meal Prep Delivery with FitKitchen Code: Diane10  Try this Energy Shot from Magic Mind - Code: BBRadio for 20% off first order Visit Titan Nutrition for the exclusive offer for BossBitch listeners *Promo code BossBitch at check out Visit HiYo for 20% off non-alcoholic beverages HERE  Nutrishop Supplement Shop - Code: BossBitch (free shipping)   Dress Up & Show Up Like a Boss Bitch:   Get $10 off Bombshell Sports Wear HERE For 15% off at Pseudo Force Studio Apparel, use Code: BossBitch Salty Savage Fitness Apparel Code: AmandaGlitters